Sugar-free Vanilla Bean Ice Cream

July 20, 2014 by Leanne Vogel August 28, 2020

Ice cream doesn’t have to have sugar, or dairy. In fact, it can be made with plant-based ingredients. Take a load off, sit in the sun enjoy a bowl of fresh, sugar-free vanilla bean ice cream.

Ingredients

• 1 cup raw, unsalted cashews
• 1 cup water
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla bean powder, optional
• 2 drops of stevia

Instructions

1. Add cashews to a clean glass container. Cover with water; not the water listed in the recipe.
2. Cover and refrigerate for 4 hours. Once complete, strain and rinse.
3. Add soaked cashews, 1 of cup water and vanilla extract to the jug of your high-powered blender. Blend on high until smooth.
4. Transfer to a glass container and add in ground vanilla bean, if using. Cover, shake and refrigerate overnight or freeze for 1 hour.
5. Pour mixture into ice cream maker and follow manufacturers instructions.
6. Consume immediately. Or transfer to a chilled container and freeze for 2 hours for harder scoops. If using in ice cream sandwiches, freeze for 2 hours and sandwich between these Vegan Chocolate Cake Donuts.

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